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Zeena Gulzar was born & brought up in Nottingham. Her natural singing gift was evident when, at the age of 15, she received a standing ovation at a School concert singing with a class mate the classic 'Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You'.
In 1999, 4Real Records' Terry Scully was on his fourth visit to Nottingham seeking to contact the voice he had heard on a rough demo sent to him from Nottingham. On tracking Zeena down he sought to sign her to a solo recording contract.
Although Zeena's talent had began to show in her early days at Top Valley Comprehensive School, early abortive showcases to record companies with local managers usually as part of a girl group made Zeena determined to pursue her work with under-privileged children.
Not deterred Scully took Zeena to Wimbledon-based Pop producer Ben Robbins. Ben confirmed Scully's belief in Zeena's voice, and she was persuaded to record with Ben.
Early dance mixes by Wayne G, Sleaze Sisters, Tuff Twins & DJ Stuart B made Music Weeks Pop Tip Dance Charts, Porl Young's Tuff Twins remix of 'Space' being sound bedded on the SKY Sports channels.
Following these early club successes and minor success with 'Time & Space', and the animated promo video, work on the debut album, Do I, commenced.
In the meantime Ben had been made an offer not to be refused - in house producer/writer at Rive Droite Studios at Kingston upon Thames home of Cher's huge hit 'I Believe', Porl Young London's heaven club DJ & record producer took over production of the album and now Zeena is fully recovered making trips to Porl's West Sussex Studios on her days off.
In May 2005 Porl delivered Zeena's debut album now titled 'DO I'. It had been a difficult journey - Scully makes no excuses. "Its about a natural singing talent, experienced writers/producers - coming together hoping to create a bit of Pop magic".
21 Nov 2003: Great news - 'Stress In A Box' promo by Zeena Gulzar has gone to ..1 in Music Weeks Commercial Pop Top -Tip Chart beating a host of big names. Also climbing their Upfront Club Top 40 Chart ..30 & picking up chart positions in various mags.
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